WILDLIFE protection group have called for a ban on ‘backyard’ bows and arrows following the use of such weapons in the killing of four native animals.

SOUTH Ward councillor Rob Guthrie has been elected mayor of the Macedon Ranges.

A WOODEND resident hampered by several medical conditions says she fears for her safety this fire season.

MANY Victoria University students will face lengthy commute times to attend alternative classes when the campus closes later this year.

THE head of a world treaty for the protection of wetlands has warned it is too early to flood the threatened Coorong wetlands with seawater and Australia should be ”very cautious” about the proposal.

Detectives are close to laying charges after a Melbourne grandmother, missing for almost two years, was identified as the body in a barrel found dumped in a creek.

LIKE everyone connected to Montmorency Football Club, this year’s senior coach Bryan Cole was devastated yesterday by allegations that some of his players were involved in pack rapes at Phillip Island on October 10.

A single mother who planned to host a Harry Potter-themed dinner in her London home has been threatened with legal action by a Hollywood studio.

A SYDNEY man is suing British Airways for up to $600,000 after he was forced to endure a long-haul flight from London to Shanghai in a broken seat, a court has heard.

A SUNBURY farmer has blamed Hume Council and State Government departments for a widespread weed infestation that he is being forced to clear up on his property.

WESTERN Water customers in the Macedon Ranges have been warned against hoax telephone calls or visits from people claiming to be conducting surveys about water supplies.

A NEW Gisborne resident still grieving over the death of her husband says she is devastated at being told she could not put extra flowers at his grave on Father’s Day.

STAFF at faith-based schools are being “punished” for living private lives that are in conflict of religious doctrines.

MACEDON Ranges residents hoping to make use of the Federal Government’s home insulation rebates face a wait of months due to limited supplies.

MACEDON Ranges Council will defy the State Government with its decision to celebrate Melbourne Cup and Kyneton Cup days with split holidays this November.